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A police forensic team was working inside Elizabeth (Ying) Zhong’s Sunnyhills home on Monday morning; inset, The scene investigation is ongoing in Suzetta Place. Times photos Wayne Martin

Homicide inquiry after body found By CHRIS HARROWELL

forensic examination is under way at the east Auckland home of a woman found dead the day after she was reported missing to police. The body of Elizabeth (Ying) Zhong is understood to have been located inside her vehicle in Roadley Avenue, Sunnyhills, a short distance from her Suzetta Place property. Counties Manukau East Police asked the public for help to locate

Zhong on Saturday morning. The 55-year-old was reported missing from her home and was last seen on Friday afternoon. Police said they and Zhong’s family had concerns for her wellbeing and wanted to hear from anyone who may have seen her or knew where she may be. She was described as being about 160cm tall and of slim build and may have been on foot in the Counties Manukau East Police area. Anyone with information was

asked to phone police on 105 and quote the file number 201128/1909. On Sunday night police issued an update saying a homicide enquiry had been launched after a person’s body was found in Sunnyhills. Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers said police could confirm the death of a woman whose body was found in the suburb on Saturday afternoon was being treated as a homicide. A post-mortem examination had taken place and a scene examination was ongoing, he said.

Officers on Sunday continued to make enquiries in the area where the body was found and were speaking to the woman’s friends, family and associates. “While formal identification is yet to be completed, police believe the body to be that of Elizabeth Zhong,” Vickers said. There was a police presence in Roadley Avenue on Sunday afternoon when the Times visited the area. Officers appeared to be conducting an area canvas and were seen

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talking to residents inside a home in the street. On Monday morning flowers had been placed on the ground in front of Zhong’s home. An armed police officer was stationed in front of the property and a police car was parked in the driveway. The Times could see two members of a police forensics team wearing white hazmat-style suits working in what appeared to be the property’s kitchen. ➤ Turn to page 3

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fter postponing the concert twice – in May and in August – due to lockdown, a concert of contrasts was finally presented by Pakuranga Choral Society on Sunday (November 22) at All Saints Church. The afternoon began with a presentation to Valerie Sowerby who has been the accompanist to the choir for 44 years. Members of the choir say her good humour and talent will be missed.

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cian Ben Kubiak. The choir then presented a variety of Christmas music from John Rutter’s Angel Tidings to Cowboy Carol and 12 Days of Christmas. The second half of the concert was interspersed with rousing renditions of well-loved carols sung by the choir and audience. Forbes gave a stunning solo performance on the organ. Pakuranga Choral Society’s next concert is scheduled for May 2021.

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olice can confirm that a police officer was assaulted last Tuesday following an incident in Flat Bush. Inspector Wendy Spiller, Area Commander for Counties Manukau East, said the officer had attempted to stop a vehicle on Ormiston Road just after 12pm when it took off. The vehicle was then stopped by traffic and decided to reverse their

car into the police vehicle. “The offending driver has then gotten out of his vehicle as has the police officer. The alleged offender has immediately begun punching the officer in the head a number of times and an altercation has taken place between them,” Inspector Spiller said. Members of the public intervened and called 111. They held the

alleged offender until other police units arrived. “The officer was taken to an A&E where he was checked over. He has a broken finger and a number of bruises, thankfully he has not suffered any serious head injury,” Inspector Spiller said. “He is being well-supported by his colleagues and the wider organisation.”

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BBI celebrates Top in New Zealand results From more than 200 students who took part in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) this year, Bucklands Beach Intermediate students walked away with seven medals. ICAS assessments are designed to recognise academic excellence as students are assessed on their ability to apply classroom learning to new contexts using higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills. While 40 students achieved a result that is in the top one per cent of all entries receiving a High Distinction award; seven other students were recognised with a medal for a Top in New Zealand result. A first for the school, Bucklands Beach Intermediate is celebrating the significant accomplishment

A 25-year-old man has been charged with assaulting with intent to injure, operating a motor vehicle recklessly and failing to stop when required. He was due to appear in Manukau District Court last week. “We would like to thank the members of our community who intervened in this incident, we would never expect them to put

themselves in harm’s way but we acknowledge their actions,” Inspector Spiller said. “We also would like to say that it is completely unacceptable that any person would assault a police officer, completely unprovoked when they are simply doing their job. They leave their families every day to serve our communities and they deserve to go home safely.”

News bites GRANT FOR SAILING CLUB The New Zealand Community Trust has awarded $779,693.65 of grants in the Auckland region in November. One of the recipients was the Howick Sailing Club which was awarded $4208.05 for motor maintenance costs. Many gaming venues contributed to the grants including the Barrel Inn in Howick and Celsius Bar in Flat Bush.

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CRIME

Police stop car containing shotgun ammo By CHRIS HARROWELL

Armed police who stopped a vehicle being driven on a rural east Auckland road allegedly found it occupied by two men and live shotgun ammunition. A police spokesperson says officers stopped the vehicle in Murphys Road, Flat Bush, at about 10.25am on November 24 in relation to a spate of recent incidents where firearms had been discharged in south Auckland. “The vehicle was searched and a quantity of live shotgun shells have been located. An 18-yearold male has been arrested and charged with unlawful possession of ammunition.” Another male occupant of the vehicle was arrested on unrelated matters. Both men were due to appear in the Manukau District Court on November 25. Police have a dedicated team investigating the spate of shootings and are following positive lines of inquiry to hold those

Police stopped and arrested two men travelling in a vehicle in Flat Bush on November 24. Times photo Wayne Martin

responsible to account, the spokesperson says. Counties Manukau Police District commander Superintendent Jill Rogers says an investigation into the firearm incidents in the district in recent weeks is ongoing. All six incidents happened in Otara and five of them involved shots being discharged. No one was injured. “Police believe the people involved are associated with an organised crime group and the incidents are linked and not random,” Rogers says.

“While it is a small number of people who are carrying out these serious crimes, their behaviour puts innocent members of our community at risk. “Police will not tolerate this dangerous and reckless behaviour and we are working quickly to identify those involved. “Through our enquiries, police have already seized a quantity of ammunition and other items associated with firearms.” ➤ People with information on the incidents can phone police on 105 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

DROUGHT

Water restrictions adjusted for summer Auckland Council has voted to adjust the city’s water restrictions. From December 14 residents will be able to use hand-held hoses fitted with trigger nozzles, but people are still urged to use water wisely as the water shortage continues. Auckland experienced its worst drought on record between November last year and May this year, receiving only 60 per cent of the normal rainfall. Stage one water restrictions were implemented in May for the first time since the drought of 1993-1994 as a result. Mayor Phil Goff says Aucklanders have been “fantastic” in their response to the call to conserve water. Residents and businesses have saved about seven billion litres since restrictions were put in place, he says. “However, with storage dams still 19 per cent below average for this time of year, we’re not out of the woods yet. “While we’ve eased restrictions and people can use handheld trigger hoses, we’re asking Aucklanders to carry on with their good water-saving habits. “Watercare and the council have invested strongly, spending $224 million to increase water supply. “We’re already taking 25 million litres a day more from the Waikato River, and by mid-next year, we will take a further 50 million litres through the expansion of our Tuakau treatment plant.

“A further five million litres a day is coming from the new Pukekohe plant we opened last Friday (Nov 20), with six million to 12 million litres extra from the Hays Creek dam starting early January. “More supply and greater water conservation should see us through the summer, but if serious drought continues and demand increases radically, restrictions will have to be put back in place.” Watercare liaison councillor Linda Cooper says the adjustment will offer some relief to Aucklanders. She hopes people follow them wisely. “Taking care of a garden and growing fruit and vegetables is important for many Aucklanders’ wellbeing, as is carrying out those summer around-the-home tasks like water blasting and house washing. “Using trigger nozzles and continuing to use water carefully and sparingly is vitally important. “However, should water use get out of control, we may need to look at reimposing stronger restrictions, so all of us need to do our part to keep saving water.” Adjusted restrictions allow for controlled outdoor water use. They enable people to water their gardens, top up pools, flush boat motors and wash their homes and cars, but only using a hand-held hose fitted with a trigger nozzle. Sprinklers and residential irrigation systems are not permitted. Home water blasters with trigger nozzles can also be used.

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POLITICS

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n my first official column in the Times as the new MP for Botany, let me firstly say a big thank you for putting your trust in me to represent you. I feel incredibly humbled and proud and want you to know I’ll never take that trust for granted. It was certainly a tough and disappointing election for the National Party with the voters sending us some clear messages, yet I do want to acknowledge my great friend Simeon Brown who was re-elected as the MP for Pakuranga with the largest majority in the National Party.

I also want to congratulate my opponents, Naisi Chen and Damien Smith, who join me in Parliament as list MPs for their respective parties. The government now has a big mandate and absolute power with an unprecedented super majority, and so there are absolutely no excuses for them not being able to get things done in the next three years. My intention is to work constructively with the government to hold them to account on their promises and make sure they deliver for east Auckland. Our leader Judith Collins

assigned me the spokesperson roles for Local Government, Associate Transport and Iwi Development which I am very excited to learn about and get stuck into. These portfolios also link nicely into the challenges we see in east Auckland too. Since the election, the 40 newlyelected MPs (over one-third of the Parliament) have been receiving an induction on all the protocols in parliament including asking questions in the House and how Select Committees work. We were each officially sworn into the 53rd Parliament as new MPs

last week with the State Opening of Parliament, and then the hope is that we will deliver our maiden speeches before Christmas. As you can imagine, I have described the feeling as being like a new student starting at the new high school. In fact, I’m not too proud to admit I have managed to get lost in Parliament House twice already. In closing, I think regardless of the different political views we hold in Botany and in this country, we can all agree that we are incredibly fortunate to be New Zealanders and to live in this place. I believe more

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Christopher Luxon than ever, New Zealand has a great future ahead of us, that we can do better, we can be more prosperous and more ambitious and make our lives better. That’s the work we all now need to get into! We will be moving our Botany electorate office shortly to a new location that will better help us serve and advocate for all the constituents of Botany. However, until we confirm the details, please do not hesitate to contact me and my office anytime on 0800 628 268 or email me at botany@parliament. govt.nz. Christopher Luxon, MP for Botany

AWARDS

Finalists named in 2020 Conservation Awards Two local groups feature in this year’s Mayoral Conservation Awards. Despite this year being a difficult one for those on the frontline due to the impact of Covid-19, more than 40 entries were received in three categories for the awards. The awards celebrate the work of conservationists “dedicated to safeguarding the region’s natural environment”. “I knew there was a lot of fantastic work being done in our communities, but I didn’t realise it was as widespread and significant as these

finalists suggest,” says Councillor Richard Hills, Chair Environment and Climate Change Committee and a judge of the awards. “Knowing now how much is being done to protect and restore our environment makes me feel the job isn’t as big as I thought it was and each of us are not doing it alone. Congratulations to all the nominees. Our birds and waterways thank you. “We are immensely grateful for the work the community groups do. As the future of the natural world is brought into even sharper

New Zealand dotterel at Te Henga Bethells Beach. Photo Auckland Council

focus it is important the recipients of our awards continue their vital work.” Lotu Fuli, Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board Chair and a judge comment-

ed it was very pleasing to see some great initiatives and diversity of ideas and groups getting involved. “I was particularly impressed with the youth really getting engaged and exploring sustainable practices, including activities that reflect and embrace Te Ao Maori.” The annual award ceremony is on Saturday November 28 at the Hyundai Marine Sports Centre in Orakei. It’s the first day of a two-day Auckland Conservation weekend that continues Sunday November 29 at the University of Auckland’s School of Environment

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THE SHORTLIST OF FINALISTS FOR 2020 IS:

➤ Collaboration: Waiheke Collective – Te Ara Awataha and Jessie Tonar Scout Reserve regeneration Pakuranga Pest Free – Awhitu Landcare Community Conservation Restoring Takuranga-Hauraki – Aotearoa Lakes ➤ Schools & Youth: Para Patrol – Mt Albert Grammar School Howick College Trapping Programme – War of the Mites ➤ Triumph Against Adversity: Te Henga/Bethells Dotterel Minders – Totara Heights Bush Guardians Ecofest North 2020 – Friends of Lot 29

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As Howick and districts count down to the 175th anniversary in 2022, the Times continues its series by ALAN LA ROCHE giving readers a glimpse of life as it used to be. The countdown began at the 170th in 2017

he Government announced the Home Guard regulations in August 1940 when the bulk of our troops were in Egypt and New Zealand was vulnerable to possible invasion. They were controlled by a team of advisors in Wellington. They must provide their own weapons, no uniforms but arm band instead and no pay. All men 40 to 60 years must join if not already on essential services from each community. A total of 101,000 had joined by June 1941. The only weapon in the Howick Home Guard was a .22 rifle used for rabbits. Some made fake rifles out of wood and patrolled the cliff-tops so if the Japanese were watching “we were prepared”! Howick only had a population of 600 in 1940. They met on Wednesday evenings and Sundays for exercises in the Town Hall or Gandy’s garage (no shops open, no theatres or

Gun emplacement at Howick Beach, built 1942. Photo supplied

sports on Sundays). Exercises included throwing “hand grenades” without any explosive in them or throwing pine cones at each other as if they were grenades. Hand grenades were forged secretly by Howick women at Mason and Porters Panmure factory then sent to Wellington for the explosives. Sometimes they filled paper bags with flour to throw at others as if they were “jam-bombs”. They dug zig-zag defensive trenches up the Tamaki River, Mangemangeroa or Whitford. Jack Gandy was the explosives expert and designed tank

traps or partially cut tall trees such as big gum trees outside St Mark’s Church in Pakuranga Road. Cecil Litten was the armaments expert and Lionel Dalbeth operated semaphore or morse-code communications. They had no telephones or cell phones. There were patrols around the village every night. Boy scouts and girl guides on bicycles ran messages on the rough metal roads from the headquarters in the town hall but, being near the sea, no bicycle lights were allowed. All wells were cleaned out in case bombing destroyed water supplies. The home guards helped build the gun emplacements and guarded the petrol pumps at garages. Later some rubber bullets were issued with old American .303 rifles. Howick had 30 home guardsmen. The popular TV comedy “Dad’s Army” was a far superior home defence force. The British Home Guards even received a certificate signed by the King. None

were given in New Zealand. Howick School, Bell House in Pakuranga and other cottages had volunteers “dig for Victory” projects converting lawns to grow potatoes and other vegetables. These were sold to grocers and the funds given to the Patriotic Fund. Families had “iron rations” in a tin to “take to the bush” if invasion occurred. Six Howick families, whose father had served in World War I, had an agreement that if the Japanese arrived, the family’s father would shoot his wife, then each child then himself to avoid torture and feared beheadings. First aid, military drills, rifle practice and keep-fit “war games” and guarding strategic sites were their responsibilities. In December 1942, when the threat decreased, home guards were released from defence protection. Alan La Roche MBE Howick Historian alanlaroche@xtra.co.nz

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shelter because they need to give up a pet This number increases after Christmas when new pet parents realise the additional costs and level of commitment involved. HUHA founder Carolyn Press McKenzie advises, “People busting to give

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6. Fluffy wants a brush Part of the reason landlords don’t like pets is because they can be messy. Pet owners know grooming and cleaning up after their fur baby is part of the deal. Does the potential recipient of a gifted pet know what’s required? And are they prepared to take on the work as well as the love and cuddles?

1. Pets are for life Expect cats and dogs to be part of the family for the better part of 20 years. “As a gift, pets not only keep giving, they keep taking. The give and take lasts a long time,” says Le Long. “That’s especially clear when you consider the lifetime cost of owning a pet.” 2. Pets need training and care Dogs and cats are not toys; they have a mind of their own. Dogs need substantial training and regular exercise, and both cats and dogs need plenty of affection and attention. If the pet gift recipient isn’t prepared to make the effort, the pet will suffer. 3. Pets cost money Just like humans need a doctor’s visit every so often, so do pets. In an emergency, such costs can skyrocket. And costs are significant even when vet bills aren’t taken into account. Recent PD Insurance research shows the most common spend

on pets each year, excluding vet bills - food, toys, boarding, grooming etc - is $500-$1,000 (34 per cent of respondents), followed by less than $500 (28 per cent) then $1000-$2500 (24 per cent). Multiply those annual costs by 20 then add vet bills - which are significantly higher if an owner doesn’t have pet insurance - and the lifetime cost of a pet becomes clearer. 4. Expect lifestyle changes Did we mention pets need attention? This means the lifestyle of a new pet owner will change. “We call our pets fur babies for a reason because, just like children,

they need care,” notes Le Long. That includes no more spur-ofthe-moment shooting away for a weekend. First, book a sitter or place at the kennels or cattery. And bring a wallet. 5. Renting? Pets made it harder If you give a pet to a person who rents, it could make life a whole lot harder for them. “Most rentals have a ‘no pets’ policy. Finding accommodation is harder for pet owners; bear this in mind before considering gifting a pet. Also consider the gift of pet insurance along with it, to cover damage the pet may cause to the property,” says Le Long.

7. Not to be sneezed at Plenty of folks have allergies. Some to cats and dogs. Even if they’re not the direct recipient of a gifted pet, others in the household could get the sniffles or more. “Be aware of this reality,” says Le Long. “It could adversely affect home harmony.” 8. Getting the snip Most pets are desexed. Many animals can be a handful if not and unexpected litters can make life very difficult - another factor to bear in mind if the idea of a pet present crosses your mind. Perhaps consider getting it desexed before putting a big red bow on.

9. If you absolutely insist… Of course, all these reasons might pass muster for someone who really wants a pup or kitty for Christmas and is fully aware of the level and scale of commitment. If that’s the case, consider adopting a pet. Many fur babies need homes. This could be your chance to save a life, avoiding animal farms and puppy scams. 10. Don’t get it wrong With tens of thousands of abandoned animals going into shelters every year, the truly sad thing is that some started life as a gifted pet. Bringing them into a caring family is one of the greatest presents you can give - to the recipient and to the pet. However, giving a pet to someone unprepared to put in the time, money and effort to fully experience the joy of a fur baby can have severe consequences for the animal. Be sure your gift will receive ample love and care, and it will no doubt give the same in return.

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Enjoying a Christmas morning tea hosted by MP Simeon Brown. L-R, Reay Neben, Photos supplied Sharon Stewart and war veteran Eric Wilson.

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ational MP for Pakuranga Simeon Brown hosted Christmas morning tea at Pakuranga Yacht Club to say thank you to a number of community stakeholders he has worked with from school principals to local councillors, Howick Local Board members, community police, local government officials, community patrol members and other supporters. “Thank you for working hard on behalf

our community and the people who live here and I wish to thank you for all that you have done this year. Many of you will have directly helped me and my office with constituents needing assistance, while others work or volunteer their time to serve the Pakuranga and Howick communities through their work,” he said, expressing his gratitude. Nice way to wrap up a year of uncertainties and usher in the spirit of Christmas.

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THURSDAYS @ SEVEN This week pianist Ya-Ting Liou returns to our series to play Beethoven’s adventurous and monumental work, the Diabelli Variations. Thursday December 3, 7pm8pm, All Saints Church, Howick. Admission by donation.

FREE CHRISTMAS MUSIC CONCERT Manukau Concert Band is holding a free Christmas music concert on December 5 at 7pm. It will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Centre, 11 Vincent St, Howick. Supper is supplied by a gold coin donation.

CHRISTMAS@ BOTANY LIBRARY Music, fun, food. Join us to enjoy our Christmas morning tea with ‘John Key’s Jazz Monsters’ a quintet of Auckland’s top musicians get-together for a set of both new and familiar Jazzy tune. Tuesday, December 8 at 11am, Showcase Room, Botany Library.

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and some Auld Lang Syne. Join the Manukau Concert Band and Manukau Academy Concert Band to see in the Christmas season and finish off the year. Happy Christmas everyone! Saturday, December 5 at 7pm at St Andrew’s Church Centre, 11 Vincent St, Howick. Free entry - everyone welcome.

EASTERN DISTRICT COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB We have our final evening for the year and Christmas celebrations. All visitors welcome. Come and be entertained with live music or come and sing or play an instrument, 7.30pm, Wednesday, December 2. Bucklands and Eastern Beaches War Memorial Hall, Wharf Road, Bucklands Beach. Non-members $5. For more information phone Bev 021 11 56 866.

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DROWNING PREVENTION With 12 preventable drownings already this year, we would like to take the time to remind you all on how to be safe in, on and around our water environments to prevent this number growing further. In conjunction with Botany Library we are going to deliver a Free interactive workshop to educate on how to stay safe in, on, and around our water environments. This workshop is on Wednesday December 6 from 11am - 12 noon. If you want to join this workshop, please register via email to: botany.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz This is a free community noticeboard for non-profit groups. They must be received Wednesday before publication. Please email notices to whatson@times.co.nz. While every effort is made to run the notices, volume and space restrictions may mean events may not run. Where publication of a notice is time-critical, groups should consider paying for a classified advertisement to ensure placement.

Linda Harvie (right) principal of Farm Cove Intermediate will retire on December 11 and hand over the baton to Dr Tamara Jones. Times Photo Wayne Martin

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ing the double bass whilst her husband Craig plays the trombone. People may not realise such orchestras are voluntary and the orchestra members play for the love of the music and for the pleasure of entertaining others. Jenny’s full-on commitment to music began as an eightyear-old and has been ongoing ever since. Why not pop in and see Jenny and our other crafters this coming Saturday on December 5? Classy Crafts Indoor Market will be buzzing from 9am - 12.30pm at the Picton Centre, 120 Picton Street, Howick, just behind Bayleys Real Estate Building. Get in early for a wide range of quality hand-crafted

products including jewellery, indoor plants wrapped in sphagnum moss and twine, wooden toys, beautifullysewn household items, local authors with quality books, knitted goods, Christmas novelties and much more which will make unique and practical hand-crafted gifts to delight friends and family at Christmas time. Enjoy a leisurely walk around the stalls and have an enjoyable chat with our knowledgeable crafters. The market will also be open at the same venue for every following Saturday until December 19. Remember to shop local and put your $s where your heart is.

riday, December 11 is the last day Linda Harvie, principal of Farm Cove Intermediate, will walk to school, like she has done for the last 10 years before she hands over the reins to deputy principal Dr Tamara Jones. Retirement is never an easy decision and Harvie says she gave herself seven years as principal of the school. Now that she has almost touched 10 years, she thinks it’s time for a change of guard. A principal for 17 years (seven at Howick Primary and 10 years at Farm Cove Intermediate), Harvie first walked into Farm Cove Intermediate as a reliever art teacher. “I think I’ve done every role in the school including being a science teacher and later deputy principal before taking over the baton from past principal Madeleine East.” Harvie gets nostalgic as she shows us a cutting from the Times when she first took over as principal. She says she has been very lucky to have worked with “amazing” colleagues,

teachers, children, staff and the community. She acknowledges that she’s been in a privileged position working with people and dealing with so many interesting aspects of running a school including the curriculum, decisionmaking, taking initiative, property, finance, the wellbeing of students as well as teachers, dealing with the board of trustees, the wider community, Ministry of Education and principals in east Auckland schools. “It’s the life of a problemsolver,” she says. “And just when you think you have the answers, something new always happens that you’ve never experienced before, like Covid,” she laughs. “I am going to miss the school community,” says Harvie, who takes pride in developing leadership and empowering teachers to develop their strengths. As for her future plans, she says, she would like to use her leadership skills “not necessarily in the education field but I’d like to support people in leadership roles”. Deputy principal Dr Jones, who will be the

fourth principal in the 40 years of Farm Cove Intermediate, says she is fortunate to have had Harvie as her coach and mentor and is well-prepared for challenges ahead. “I’m lucky that to have this transition period where I get to learn from Linda who is a great leader. “Right now I am learning how to breathe from the diaphragm,” she laughs. “I’m learning how to stay calm and process things. I am a high-energy person and it’s important for the principal to exude a sense of calm so that the people around her feel the same. “It’s a complex job and I am learning all the time. I enjoy being challenged and thinking in different directions. My heart is in education and I like exploring different facets of it.” With a PhD in Education, Dr Jones has taught in different areas of primary and tertiary education. She says she looks forward to being in a role where she can support others to thrive. She will officially take over as principal on February 3, when school reopens in 2021.

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DOG ATTACK RESPONSE INADEQUATE On Wednesday November 18, my wife and I were alerted to an extremely loud and continuous screaming, a high-pitched dog yelping and howling and some barking. On further investigation we found our neighbour, an elderly Chinese woman, grapping with a large English bull terrier in her driveway. At the bottom was her small poodle (still on a lead) with the bull terrier holding it by the neck in its jaws. There was blood everywhere including all up the arms of the Chinese woman. Various neighbours and passersby had by now come to investigate. I tried to communicate with the woman to get off the dog in case it turned on her but she spoke no English. I ran home and got a hammer but

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was dissuaded by my wife from hitting the bull terrier. A young woman ran from her car with an umbrella and tried to fend off the dog to no avail. I then retrieved a rope from home and with the help of the young woman distracting the dog and another neighbour, managed to noose the BT and then drag it off the poodle which by now was nearly dead and did eventually die. Initially when we came to the scene a school girl was standing petrified calling Dog Control. She also called ambulance and police. She had been followed by the bull terrier which had no collar or lead from some distance away. Another person arrived, an expolicewoman, who also rang the various services. It was established that various calls had been made to emergency services. It took approximately one hour for the ambulance to arrive and treat the Chinese woman who had minor bites to her fingers. It took an hour-and-a-half for dog control to arrive who said they had only just received the notification. Shortly after, a lone police officer arrived. My concern was the extraordinarily slow response time by emergency services and the fact that if I had not restrained the dog, it could easily have turned on another person, a child or another dog. This was a vicious unprovoked attack by a mature, very strong and solid dog. After it had tasted blood,

in my opinion, was an extremely dangerous dog on the loose. My other worry is that I was told by Animal Control that any complaint to the police re dogs is automatically referred to them. It appears police are not interested in extremely dangerous animals which put the public at risk. These government agencies are paid to keep the public safe and, going by these events, they are not carrying out their responsibilities. Furthermore, I laid a formal complaint with Auckland City a week ago and, to date, only received the standard acknowledgement of receipt of my complaint. I also sent a detailed email to our local MP who so far has not even had the courtesy to acknowledge my email. Once again, it appears this type of problem occurring only too often on our streets has a very low priority. Glenn Poffley, Howick

ENOUGH WITH THE MOCKERY Latent Sniff (Times, November 17), your mockery of myself in my letter supporting President Donald Trump (Times, November 3) created quite a surprise. It says a lot about your mindset and the source of your information. Your rant follows much of what the media and the Herald feeds you, only worse by several grades. Twelve rude, untrue expletives about Trump bear witness to an over-the-top ‘hate’ Trump

mentality. Can I suggest that in future you listen to Trump’s speeches, not the media comments on Trump’s speeches? One supports the lies you rant about – the other does not. Give it a go, you might be surprised. I think you will find Trump will win the presidency. The fraud has been revealed to be with the ‘hacked’ counting machines. Ian George, Howick

Mr Jensen, sort yourself out before setting about offending all Judeo-Christian society, challenging Israel’s historic rights and ability to survive as a nation. That word only occurs once in the Holy Book of the people meant to be defined by it. “True Religion is to visit the sick and widows”. We are to help the helpless. H Lamb

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I am absolutely amazed at what I have picked up on the internet about the election manipulation in the US and compared this to what I see on TV and read in the newspapers. Why are publications, media and reporters themselves not fully invested in seeing the truth? I am gobsmacked at the ‘ad homenim’ attacks I constantly see in journalism, the deliberate ‘blind eye’ to real and potential issues; the biased ‘investigative’ reporting. What is happening should be covered fairly and thoroughly. Reporters should be informative rather than deliver ‘opinion as fact’. Why would people pay for media if it is so biased? It’s time for journalism in New Zealand to have a long and hard look at themselves and their own integrity. Our media needs to reflect on ‘syndicated news feeds’ in light of both their lack of veracity and proven bias. Dr Mike Schmid, Sunnyhills

Paul Jensen of Howick is correct that a negative word, levelled accusingly at a fellow human, begins to do radioactive-style “damage”! “Propaganda” is one that implies purposeful damage being done, when in fact there is no way to know another person’s intentions. One would need the ability to read their mind! I’m reminded of Scott Adams (the “Dilbert” guy) who explains humorously over coffee on his YouTube, the power of “persuasion”...the “p” word that doesn’t try to read your mind-motives. Gravitating straight to religion shows the writer to be disturbed with deep concepts of the unknown nature of human existence. “Holding up a Bible” is a marvellous thing to do, for the Christian Mr Trump, whose fulfilled motto is “promises made, promises kept!”. The damaging word Mr Jensen uses about him and other believers is “cynically”...lol, you just can’t get more “mind-read-y” than that!

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Local schools reduce waste by 40 per cent By FARIDA MASTER

hat do you do with a broken brolly? Bin it? Wrong, said Stella Lee, local waste minimisation champion, as she showed teachers and students gathered at the Waste Expert Expo for schools held recently at Howick Primary. More than 27 schools present that morning had an opportunity to listen to experts in the field that demonstrated innovative ways of waste minimisation. “You can reuse the waterproof fabric to make a shopping bag or a rain coat. Sell the frame as scrap metal or use it as a clothes hanger instead of it going to the landfill,” she

said. Like Stella, there were other zealous eco-warriors inspiring schools towards waste minimisation. The length that local Enviro schools are going to minimise waste was an eye-opener, and ecouraging. From teaching children with well-designed games to how an apple travels from an orchard to the supermarket before it lands in their lunch box. Toby Falconer from The Open Fort told of the money, time, energy and people involved prior to them biting into an apple and throwing it away. John Willoughby from ECP Compostables showed off a range of plastic-free, innovative compostable solutions

along with bin systems. “Our compostable film products are made from corn starch and are available in local supermarkets,” he said. Cate Jessep, Sustainable Schools Advisor, Auckland Council, said 17 schools which attended the Waste Expert Expo last year had succeeded in reducing waste by 40 per cent or more. “The idea is to make schools zero waste.” Giving due credit to Howick Local Board chair Adele White, Jessep said the funding that the local board gives allows them to exponentially reduce waste. Environment-friendly kindergartens to primary, intermediate and secondary school teachers and students

working hard to improve the future of the planet, listened to educational and environmental specialist Nigel Zhang who encouraged everyone to “treat your carbon footprint like your bank account-exactly how you would treat your money, very carefully”. Lorelle Stranaghan, coordinator Howick Wards School Waste Minimisation Project, said our future is in good hands with 34 schools from the Howick ward committed to 2020-2021 waste minimisation.

The Waste Expo was recently held at Howick Primary School. Times photos Wayne Martin

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Around 250 local students of Expressions Dance are busy rehearsing for a dance production of Peter Pan and will be performing at the Vodafone Events Centre on Sunday December 6. Justine de Kock, director Expressions Dance based at Te Tuhi community arts centre in Pakuranga says they are all so excited that the event can Photo supplied White Door Photography go ahead as planned after such a disruptive year.

In any normal year, the Resene Colour of Fashion designs would open four Resene Designer Runway shows at New Zealand Fashion Week. Like light through a prism, sixteen models would grace the gate. They would step onto the runway wearing the season’s newest Resene colours, head to toe. But 2020 is no normal year. After Covid-19 caused the country’s 20th New Zealand Fashion Week to be cancelled, the project needed to find another way to help launch the careers of this year’s batch of fashion industry recruits. Instead, the 2020 Resene Colour of Fashion collection will debut on the runway in front of an audience of industry leaders, the young designers themselves, their tutors, families and friends at the 2020 Whitecliffe Fashion Shows in Auckland and Wellington. The 2020 Resene Colour of Fashion finalists include fashion student at Whitecliffe Fashion Tech Michael Day who is from Pakuranga and went to Pakuranga College. “My thought process for this design was inspired by the deconstruction of garments used to create a unique, innovative yet fashion-forward outfit,” Day told the Times.

Pakuranga’s Michael Day at right with his design. Photo supplied

“I also took inspiration from my personal feelings during the lockdown and turned the negative emotions into a positive feeling which is what my design reflects. “Throughout lockdown there was a shift in fashion from luxury to comfort, however, with my garment, my vision was to have the person wearing it still feel beautiful and confident despite the hardships that we have all dealt with this year. “To be a finalist in this competition is an honour and I’m proud that my design has been recog-

nised by the Resene team. I’m excited to see where my future in fashion goes as this is just the beginning.” The first show is at the Auckland Town Hall on Thursday December 3 and the second at Pipitea Marae in Thorndon Quay, Wellington, on Friday December 4. The 2020’s winner will be announced on the night and presented with a prize gifted by Resene: a sewing machine, pair of engraved shears and fabric vouchers valued at $1000. In addition, the sixteen finalists’ garments will appear on posters, giving a splash of colour to Auckland and Wellington streets in the lead-up to Christmas. The 2020 brief asked students to follow the design theme New Beginnings. It read: ‘bring the positive emotion you felt as we emerged out of lockdown to your design; moving out of darkness into light; entering a slower, kinder, gentler, lighter world; appreciating connection with others; and looking towards brighter days ahead.’ Next month, 25 fashion students graduating with a Diploma in Apparel and Fashion Technology from Whitecliffe Fashion Tech will showcase their fashion design and construction skills to the industry.

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CRICKET

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➤ Hedley Howarth Trophy | Round Three | Day One

Suburbs New Lynn 341 (M Barry 151, R Majithia 63, M Murray 36, J Dymond 4-55) play Grafton 36/1 North Shore 396/8 dec. (M Olsen 181, S Hinds 79, S Keene 57, L Istead 4-50) play Papatoetoe 53/1 (J Plummer 41*) Takapuna 404/3 (B Beecroft 202*, Q Sunde 118*, C Mahoney 46) play Auckland University 23/2 Cornwall 104 (F de Villiers 4-13, D van Deventer 3-25) and 55/0 lead Parnell 84 (F McGregor-Sumpter 32, M Gibson 4-29, F Klaassen 3-31) on first innings.

➤ Tom Hellaby Trophy | Round Three | Day One

Waitakere 238 (K Minhas 65, B Nash 50, B Barnard 48, P Whynn 33, D Kharel 3-25, P Fernando 3-80) play Ellerslie 99/7 (D Kharel 38, V Khanna 33, E du Toit 3-18) Eden Roskill 184 (S Sharma 70, M Patel 30, L Delport 3-51) play East Coast Bays 115/5 (R Schierhout 38, S Langridge 41*, H Johal 3-31) Howick Pakuranga 281 (D Young 80, D Winn 58, S Borland 47, A Frew 4-68, A Jayampathi 3-31, A Christian 3-68) play Birkenhead 16/3

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Parnell 132 (S Carr 40, A Parr 3-15, K Anderson 3-15) lost to Howick Pakuranga 133/6 (S Bowden 38, M Curran 3-21) by four wickets. Takapuna 223/6 (R McNeill 77*) defeated Papatoetoe 164 (E Richardson 92, J Barnett 3-4) by 59 runs. Cornwall 184 (A Hucker 39, S Shahri 37, S Petherick 3-22) defeated Auckland University 182 (J Prasad 59, P Catton 40, F Jonas 3-36, P Jones 3-36) by two runs.

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appy as I was to see the All Black avenge their rugby test loss with a reassuring 38-0 victory at Newcastle, I was confounded by the Pumas decision to make two-third team changes. It was sheer stupidity and the second-stringers were thrashed in every phase of the game except their courageous defence. That also finally cracked as the All Blacks reserves lifted the tempo when scoring 21 points over the final 15 minutes, four of those minutes in extra time. Two of those tries were scored in two minutes by remarkable right wing Will Jordan, Super Rugby Aoteroa’s top try-scorer and a man pushing for a starting spot next year at either fullback or wing. Jordan is making breaks and scoring tries like Beauden Barrett did before he lost his magic touch. Barrett’s not a spent force but he’s no longer the elusive speedster he was. Others to make a big impression were hard-nosed skipper Sam Cane, tighthead prop Nepo Laulala who destroyed the

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Pumas scrum, tigerish Ardie Savea and dynamic left wing Caleb Clarke whose hunger for work matched his ability to break through tackles. Most pleasing of all was the work rate of blindside flanker Akira Ioane whose strong runs and fierce tackling should see him cement his spot ahead of Shannon Frizell who was preferred in earlier games. Like brother Rieko, Akira is athletically blessed who, alongside Savea, rates as the best attacking forward in the coun-

try. But whereas he was lazy he has become a workaholic who bends his back and does the hard yards thanks to the encouragement of forward coaches Tom Coventry (Blues) and John Plumtree (All Blacks). Nothing in sport is more satisfying than to see a gifted athlete lift him or herself off the deck and realise their potential. May Ioane continue to do so. Veteran lock Sam Whitelock rarely gets the praise he deserves as a lineout ace and relentless tackler and found a lively partner in Scott Barrett. The win was a huge relief to honest head coach Ian Foster whose record stands at three wins, two losses and a draw which won’t impress the thousands of fans who cry out for Scott Robertson’s promotion. However, while the current team falls well short of that which Steve Hansen mentored for so long, it has produced some exciting new faces in Clarke, Jordan and Akira Ioane. Meanwhile HowickPakuranga cricketer Glenn Phillips’ magnificent 108 off 51 in the second ODI against the West Indies at Mount Maunganui justi-

Agnew’s Angle fied the selectors decision to give him and Devon Conway their chance after Kane Williamson was saved for the tests alongside swing bowler Trent Boult. His 184-run partnership with the exciting Conway (65 not out) was a T20 world record for the third wicket and he scored the fastest (46-ball) century by a New Zealander ahead of Brendon McCullum (two), Martin Guptill (two) and Colin Munro (three). Just as in the first T20 at Eden Park where speedster Lachie Lachlan managed a five-wicket haul, Phillips’ kneecap was dislocated before being put back into place. Although living in New Zealand since he was five, he joins BJ Watling, Colin Munro, Neil Wagner and now Conway as one of five South African-born cricketers who have done the Black Caps proud. Ivan Agnew is an award-winning sports writer

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